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Scarlet Fever.
Scarlet Fever has been prevalent throughout the year,
143 cases being notified, but shewed a considerable decrease
in the months of January, November and December. The
greatest number notified was during the month of March, and
the fewest in Deoember.
Of these 143 cases, four died, being equal to a death-rate
per 1,000 of the population of .10, and a case mortality of
2.7 per cent.
A class at one of the Elementary Schools was closed on
account of Scarlet Fever, otherwise the school attendance
was not seriously affected.
These 143 cases represent infection in 110 houses.
Diphtheria.
The number of cases of Diphtheria notified during 1906
was 42. The greatest number occurring in March, viz., 11
cases, and the least in May and October, one; otherwise the
disease has been fairly uniform from month to month.
Of these 42 cases, four died, causing a death-rate of .10
per 1,000 of the population, and a case mortality of 9.5 per
cent.
These 42 cases represent infection in 39 different houses.
Measles.
The occurrence of Measles at the beginning of the year
was very slight, but in the Autumn it broke out in several
parts of the District and was especially prevalent in North
Finchley, some streets being particularly affected.
The Albert Street School was closed on account of the
prevalence of this disease from October 9th to October 23rd,
and again from November 9th to November 27th.